The Long Kiss Goodnight

Black Christmas:
The Holiday Films of Shane Black, Part III

By the mid-90s, Shane Black was still riding high—despite the underwhelming performance of THE LAST BOY SCOUT. When his next spec script hit the market, it sparked a bidding war that ended with a record-breaking $4 million sale to New Line Cinema.

In this episode, we’re joined by Zack Daigle, co-founder of the annual McArathon Christmas movie fest, to discuss THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. We dive into the high-stakes script sale, Renny Harlin’s direction, Geena Davis’s role as a suburban mom/secret assassin, and how the film’s failure marked a turning point in Shane Black’s career.

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Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.